Definition
Individuals, commonly called meteorologists, who study the atmosphere's physical characteristics, motions and processes and the ways in which it affects the rest of our environment. They study information on air pressure, temperature, humidity and wind velocity; and apply physical and mathematical relationships to make short-range and long-range weather forecasts. Their data come from weather satellites, weather radar, sensors and weather stations in many parts of the world. Atmospheric scientists also attempt to identify and interpret climate trends, understand past weather and analyze today's weather. Weather information and meteorological research also are applied in air pollution control, agriculture, forestry, air and sea transportation, defense and the study of possible trends in the Earth's climate such as global warming, droughts and ozone depletion.
URL Name
YO-8000-6500-080
Third Level Code
YO-8000
Taxonomy Code
YO-8000.6500-080
Parent Code
YO-8000.6500
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YO
Fifth Level Code
YO-8000-6500-080
Fourth Level Code
YO-8000-6500
Use References
Meteorologists
Publication Status
Online